46 citations
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May 2006 in “Laser Physics” Particles similar in size to hair cells penetrate hair follicles better.
66 citations
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July 2007 in “Journal of Molecular Medicine” Stress increases certain chemicals in the skin and nerves, which might worsen skin conditions.
12 citations
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November 2018 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” March 2021 in “Cell stem cell” Skin cell behavior is influenced by the tightness of nearby cells, affecting their growth and development.
May 2024 in “Ultramicroscopy” Atomic Force Microscopy is a more accurate way to assess hair damage and the effect of cosmetic treatments.
1 citations
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September 2021 in “International journal of research - granthaalayah” Human hair has bipolar electrical charges because of a gap in the hair follicle's electromagnetic field.
January 2026 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” 4 citations
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December 2018 in “International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH” Biomagnetic forces can deform red blood cells, not just mechanical factors.
9 citations
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August 2014 in “European journal of ophthalmology” PGF2α receptors in human eyelids are found in specific parts of hair follicles, explaining eyelash changes with glaucoma treatment.
June 2020 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Researchers found a specific T cell receptor linked to severe drug reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome when patients take carbamazepine.
160 citations
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January 2014 in “Seminars in cell & developmental biology” Early development of hair, teeth, and glands involves specific signaling pathways and cellular interactions.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “Chemosensors” A new wearable system improves wound healing by monitoring infections and delivering precise treatment.
66 citations
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August 1990 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Epithelial cell growth in rat hair follicles needs contact with mesenchymal cells through the extracellular matrix.
5 citations
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July 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Long COVID-19 patients with skin pain might have a nerve condition that responds to a medication called gabapentin.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Meibomian glands are highly specialized and differ significantly from other sebaceous glands in structure and function.
3 citations
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August 2024 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Actin filaments help stabilize and reshape cell membranes.
82 citations
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September 2018 in “Nature Communications” A certain smell receptor in hair follicles can affect hair growth when activated by a synthetic sandalwood scent.
43 citations
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April 1996 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
9 citations
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January 2005 in “Experimental dermatology” Melatonin receptors in hair follicles help regulate hair growth and could treat hair loss.
7 citations
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January 2016 in “Methods in molecular biology” Neurons from hair follicles can help repair damaged nerves.
29 citations
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November 2011 in “Veterinary pathology” The study found that mouse sweat glands develop before birth, mature after birth, and have specific keratin patterns.
29 citations
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April 2017 in “Macromolecular bioscience” Scientists created tiny pH-sensing gels that can safely measure the pH levels inside hair follicles.
December 2018 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Neurohormones help control skin health and could treat skin disorders.
37 citations
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January 2009 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Hair follicle stem cells can turn into various cell types and help repair nerves.
41 citations
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January 2015 in “Development” Atoh1 expression can create new Merkel cells in the skin.
50 citations
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March 2004 in “Trends in Plant Science” NADPH oxidase and phospholipase D help root hairs grow by activating calcium channels.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Sensitive scalp has higher pH, more redness, abnormal sebum, and altered bacterial makeup.
August 2022 in “Metabolites” Different types of skin on mice have unique chemical profiles related to how they grow and react to stress.
102 citations
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February 2008 in “The FASEB Journal” One minoxidil-sensitive potassium channel exists in human hair follicles.
10 citations
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November 2009 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research” The document concludes that MGRN1 affects mouse fur color by interfering with a receptor's signaling, but its full role in the body is still unknown.